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| CARNEY POOLS Coarse Fishery Bishton Lane Wolseley Bridge Stafford, ST18 0XD Carney Pools is situated in Bishton Lane, just off the A51 near Wolseley Bridge, on the outskirts of Rugeley, Staffordshire. Grid Ref. SK0320. Carney Pools consists of two established pools in a picturesque 40 acre setting. The site is fully accessible. Damsel Pool is 1.3 acres in size, approx 3ft to 5ft in depth. Dragon Pool is 1.4 acres in size and is 3ft to 8ft in depth. Both pools are lined with mature and newly planted trees and well spaced fishing pegs. Drinks and snacks can be purchased from the lodge. There is ample safe parking adjacent to both pools. Cctv on site and fully accessible toilets. The pools are open from 7am until 9pm. (Winter opening 8am until dusk). Prices 2008: £6 per day, max two rods. £4 for concessions and juniors per day, max two rods. Rules: Barbless hooks only Keepnets matches only No Braid All nets must be dipped The fishery insists that unhooking mats are used for all large carp. They can be hired from the lodge Other rules as on fishery notice board Bait Bans: Trout pellet Nuts Boilies Bloodworm/joker Catfood/Dogfood Floating baits | The main species in Damsel Pool are tench, roach, bream gudgeon, chub and a very strong fishing head of carp around 3-4 lb. This is a great pool for beginner and serious anglers alike and is also available for private matches but these are limited to stop over fishing of the pool. The Damsel Pool can be booked for club matches with the match record standing at 96lbs. The Dragon Pool is for the more serious angler with tench to 5lb, roach, bream and perch. Common carp up to 22lb have been landed (2007), also mirrors and some nice specimen leather carp. Dragon Pool has had a further stocking of carp, 3lb - 4lb for 2008. Carney Pools Education Centre was opened in the spring 2007. Officially opened by the Mayor of Stafford Borough Councillor Brian Price on 25th July 2007. It has a classroom/function room that can be used for teaching and function days. Groups of children and young people have visited Carney Pools to learn about Angling and the Environment. New for July 2008 Carney Pools now has a five van Certificated Site with The Camping and Caravanning Club. There are five hard standings with grass pitches. Electric hook ups and on site toilets are available. The site is set in easy distance to the fishing pools but far enough away to be private and tranquil. Carney Pools has a "rally" field that has wonderful views to Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The field can be booked for touring caravan/camping rallies. For advanced bookings, further information and prices please contact: Carol Carney 07814 237211 | ||||||
| Carney Pools, Bishton Lane, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Staffs ST18 0XD Tel:07814 237211 (Carol Carney) Email:candc.carney@virgin.net Copyright © Carney Pools, 2008 | ||||||||
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